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Improving long-term vascular graft viability using peritoneal pre-implantation and epsin-mimetic peptides
(2020-12)The primary goal of this project was to produce and develop a tissue-engineered small-diameter vascular graft which can replace the arteries and function well for long-term grafting. Implanting an electrospun tubular conduit ... -
Cloud Computing Service Interoperability and Architectural Concepts
(2020-12)Today’s market with a vast number of Cloud-computing providers creates a challenge for practical cooperation between the various provider cloud service platforms. Not only does Cloud interoperability provide this needed ... -
A Fast and Exact Motif Enumeration Algorithm for Dynamic Networks
(2020-12)From social to biological networks, prior research in complex networks have demonstrated the importance of the frequency and distribution of different types of motifs to important network functions and properties. A network ... -
A Systematic Qualitative Review of Effective Implementation of Self-Monitoring (1983-2020)
(2020-12)A systematic quantitative review was conducted to analyze articles using self-monitoring in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (JOBM) from 1983 to present. Specifically, the diversity of characteristics used ... -
Resume Ratings: The Influence of Rater Individual Differences
(2020-08)Resumes remain a popular selection tool in practice but are rarely researched. Moreover, little is known about how much variability is present across resume ratings and how much of that variability may be attributed to the ... -
Biometric Face Skintone Data Augmentation Using A Generative Adversarial Network
(2020-12)Researchers seek methods to increase the accuracy and efficiency in identifying an individual using facial biometric systems. Factors like skin color, which may affect the accuracy of facial recognition, need to be ... -
Investigating the Use of 3D Printing Pens for Additive Manufacturing Component Repair
(2020-08)The work presented in this thesis provides fundamental research for investigating the application of3D printing pens for the repair of components manufactured by 3D printers. Test specimens of three different print ... -
Break Interrupted: The Role of Interruptions to Work Breaks in Momentary Recovery Outcomes
(2020-08)Taking breaks at work can provide beneficial well-being and workplace outcomes through on-the-job recovery experiences, yet research suggests there may be specific break characteristics or individual differences influencing ... -
Graphene Surface Plasmon Applications in Designing Novel Nano-Heterostructure Arrays
(2020-08)Graphene is the flat monolayer of carbon atoms constructing a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice with an exotic mechanic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties. Interestingly, the graphene has been experimentally ... -
Restore Lagoon Inflow Research (Phase 1): Project Summary
(2020-09)The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is not a river, it is a lagoon. A lagoon is a special type of estuary that is oriented parallel to the coast and characterized by shallow coastal waters with restricted, but free, exchange ... -
A Finite State Automata-Based Description of Device States for Function Modeling of Multi-State Technical Devices
(2020-12)Many modern and innovative design problems require multi-modal, reconfigurable solutions. Function modeling (FM) is a common tool used to explore solutions in early stages of mechanical engineering design. Currently, ... -
Evaluating a Graduated Exposure Treatment to Teach Mask Tolerance Among Children with Autism
(2020-12)Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone 2 years and older wear a mask while out in a community setting (CDC, 2020a). It is important for children to learn how to tolerate ... -
Efficient Edge Analytics: Addressing Cyber-Physical MASINT with Machine Learning on Audio at the Edge
(2020-12)With the growth of the Internet of Things and the rise of Big Data, data processing and machine learning applications are being moved to cheap and low size, weight, and power (SWaP) devices at the edge, often in the form ... -
Finite Element Method for Assessment of Air Cushion Skirt Performance
(2020-12)The objective of this thesis is to create a method of simulating the performance of new materials for use in air cushion vehicle skirts. These systems currently exhibit unacceptable design lifetimes to be considered for ... -
Refinements of the Concept of Privacy in Distributed Computing
(2020-12)In light of the tremendous development of technology in the modern world in which we live, privacy concerns are increasing, especially after the massive spread of distributed computing systems and the technologies that ... -
An Empirical Investigation of the Dimensions of Product Similarity used in Design by Analogy of Electromechanical Products
(2020-11)Analogical reasoning is known to be a core cognitive mechanism behind creative human tasks including the creativity in engineering design. Research shows that during product ideation, designers use analogy to transfer ... -
Measuring Pilot Control Force in General Aviation: Strain gauges and Load Cell
(2020-12)Flight test requires a variety of sensors and data systems to accurately read variables on an aircraft during testing. One of these important variables is the pilots control force. Control force is used in many tests in ... -
Optimization Framework for Reconstructing Biomedical Images by Efficient Sample-based Parameterization
(2020-12)An efficient computational approach for optimal reconstruction of binary-type images suitable for models in various biomedical applications is developed and validated. The methodology includes derivative-free optimization ... -
Framework for reasoning with speech processing
(2020-12)It is known that programming languages are textual. We try here to take the advantages of Speech Recognition (SR) and employ them in creating a verbal Language, which takes its instruction from the voice. Because this work ... -
Test and Evaluation of an Artec Leo 3D Scanner
(2020-12)With new and innovative technologies, companies have begun utilizing 3-Dimensional Scanners to reverse engineer objects of virtually any size or complexity. These scanners increase efficiency, allowing companies to import ...